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Prairie Ephemera Collection Regina, SK
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PE001160 - Flash Williams’ Thrill Show poster

Advertising poster for a stunt driving show by Flash Williams, to be held on May 24, 1939 at the Regina Exhibition Grounds. The poster contains promotional text about the upcoming performance, a photo of a car crashing through a burning structure, and admission prices.

PE000650 - Holland Extra Prime Binder Twine notebooks

Two small, bound notebooks with graph paper advertising for Holland Extra Prime Binder Twine sold by Harold & Thompson, Regina, Saskatchewan. Both notebooks include four pages of facts and testimonials about Holland Twine. The second book includes hand-written notes on hours worked and tools purchased.

PE001695 - Purity Ice Cream Map of Saskatchewan

Advertisement for Purity Ice Cream featuring a road map of Saskatchewan and smaller maps of Saskatoon and Regina, with the location of the Purity dairy plants marked. Includes copy promoting ice cream as food for a king, explaining “why ice cream is good for you,” and encouraging farmers to sell their cream to purity. Also includes photos of the Purity Dairy Company plant in Saskatoon.

Purity Dairy Company

PE004911 - Luther College of Regina Report Card

College report card for Elsie Mills Dunnet certifying her grades at the Luther College of Regina in her second year of “Arts and Science.” The grades are listed next to the courses that the student undertook. It is signed by the registrar, H. Schmidt.

PE000649 - Military Exhibition in Regina

B&W panoramic print, captioned, of hundreds of soldiers standing at attention in a field. Appears to be one half of a larger panorama; the caption is cut off on the left-hand side. Regina, Saskatchewan. Print came in envelope labelled “1918 pictures.” Attributed to “Basher” at the Saskatchewan Studio.

PE001674 - Vote for Mrs. Elizabeth Cruickshank for Alderman card

Card encouraging voters to vote for Elizabeth Cruickshank as alderman. Lists Cruickshank’s qualifications, including president of the Regina Local Council of Women, who are endorsing her candidacy. Briefly describes her platform. Presumably for Regina area, as many of the organizations listed are based there.

Cruickshank, Elizabeth

PE004797 - "General Act of the Canonical Visitation of the St. Mary’s Province of Regina by V. R. Father Joseph Rousseau"

Book titled: "General Act of the Canonical Visitation of the St. Mary’s Province of Regina by V. R. Father Joseph Rousseau, O.M.L., Procurator General to the Holy See. March-June 1942."  Book outlines observations made by Father Joseph Rousseau during his Canonical Visitation, and the recommendations and regulations made in response to his observations. His regulations mainly involve the clergy and other church members of the area he visited. Printed by Marian Press, Regina.

PE000927 - Envelope from Western School Supply Limited - Used

An envelope from Western School Supply Limited addressed to Copp, Clark Company Limited, 495 Wellington St. W., Toronto, 2, Ont. Envelope has a 3 cent Canadian stamp, and includes a b&W ink drawing of a Western School Supply, Limited building. Above this drawing it states: If not called for in ten days return to Western School Supply Limited. Below this drawing it notes: School Equippers 1402 Rose Street Regina, Sask. Canada. There is a small circular postmark on the envelope stating it was received in Regina at 6 pm, November 5, 1931, Sask. The back of the envelope depicts a b&w drawing of a hanging globe. It is captioned: Hanging Globe No 505.

PE000883 - Collection of pamphlets from the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool

Pamphlets, titled: "Wheat Pool Committee Program," or simply "Committee Program," issued by the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool in Regina, Saskatchewan. Some are tri-fold, some quad-fold, and some are booklets. Topics range, and include: organization and operation of the wheat pool, meeting minutes, pool elevator deliveries, livestock pool, pool policies, Co-operative education and studies of the co-operative movement, relations with other co-operative associations and junior organizations, The Western Producer Circulation, The Saskatchewan Federation of Agriculture, committee conventions, boxcar allocation, flour sales.

Saskatchewan Wheat Pool

PE001123 - 13th Annual Boys' Fair

Accompanying booklet to the 1936 Regina Boys’ Fair. Contains events program, lists of sponsors and organizing personnel, and listings of competitions. Additionally included are a number of advertisements from local businesses.

PE001631 - The T. Eaton Co. Ltd

A blank postcard that is captioned “The T. Eaton Co. Ltd. Regina. Sask.” The photo includes two buildings with signs for T. Eaton Co. and people walking down a street and cars parked on the side of the road.

PE000627 - Membership of H.P. Bowman in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, local union no. 1867, Regina, SK

Black, leather union booklet, confirming the membership of H.P. Bowman in the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, local union no. 1867, Regina, Saskatchewan, issued in 1916. Includes relevant sections of the union constitution, dues payment records (filled in for the years 1923 and 1924) and 14 “clearance cards.”

PE004887 - Promotional Slip for Steel Safe

An advertisement slip for a “low cost, all-steel” safe available from Better Business Machines of Regina, SK for $71.40 tax incl. The advertisement features an illustration of the safe on the left side with its price below. The centre-right lists seven features pertaining to this product.

PE001256 - Regina Welcomes Their Majesties

Promotional item which details and advertises the May 25, 1939 royal visit to Regina, and the associated celebrations to occur upon their visit. Attractions advertised include a boxing tournament, air show, and carnival; the availability of accommodations are also explained. Alongside the text, a map of the city is provided, highlighting the route to be taken by the royal procession.

PE001264 - Panoramic Photograph of the Regina CPR Railway Yard

A wintertime panoramic image of the CPR railway yard in Regina, Saskatchewan. Present in the image are a number of CPR railway cars, including a long train of flatbed cars carrying farm tractors. Additionally visible are the buildings of railway yard, and, in the background, some of Regina’s larger commercial and industrial structures.

PE000960 - "Speech of His Honor Joseph Royal, Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories, On Opening the First Session of the First Legislative Assembly of the North-West Territories."

Report on the speech given by Joseph Royal. Contains two pages, and the title reads: "Speech of His Honor Joseph Royal, Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories, On Opening the First Session of the First Legislative Assembly of the North-West Territories. Regina, Wednesday, 31st October, 1888." 

Royal, Joseph

PE000961 - "Speech of His Honor Edgar Dewdney, Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories, On Opening the Ninth Session of the First Legislative Assembly of the North-West Territories."

Report on the speech given by Edgar Dewdney. Contains two pages, and the title reads: "Speech of His Honor Edgar Dewdney, Lieutenant-Governor of the North-West Territories, On Opening the Ninth Session of the First Legislative Assembly of the North-West Territories. Regina, Friday, 14th October, 1887." 

Dewdney, Edgar

PE001129 - Hotel Saskatchewan Coffee Shop Menu

Menu for the Hotel Saskatchewan’s Coffee Shop, located in Regina, Saskatchewan. In addition to the regular menu, the booklet also contains the day’s specials. The back cover lists featured entertainment and their hours, including fortune telling, dance, and orchestral music.

PE004796 - Laßt uns Singen! Ueber 100 Liederterte für die Deutsch-Canadier

Songbook titled: Laßt uns Singen! Ueber 100 Liederterte für die Deutch-Canadier. Ausgewält und heransgegeben vom Deutsch-Canadischen Zentralcomitee, Regina (Canada) 1934. (Let us Sing! Over 100 songs for the German-Canadian. Selected and commissioned by the German-Canadian Central Committee). Book contains 64 pages of German songs, including a table of contents, the Canadian national anthem, and an advertisement for the German paper, "Der Courier". Printed by Western Printers Association, Regina.

PE001903 - Belle Rogue Collection runway fashion show and performance spectacle poster

Poster for the “Belle Rogue Collection” “performance spectacle and runway fashion show, held at the Hotel Saskatchewan in Regina on May 13, 2000. Performance artists involved: Lorena Wolffer, Lori Blondeau, Val Kinistino, Robin Poitras, Michele Serada, Lori Widenhammer, Robin Brass, Anna Scott, Carolyn Meili, Sara McGaughley, Jesse Dishaw, Valerie Titanich and Joelle Ciona.” Presented by Neutral Ground Artist-Run Centre & Gallery. Features a photo of a runway model by Eugenio Castro. Stamped Edmonton Art Gallery Library on the front.

Neutral Ground Artist-Run Centre & Gallery

PE001708 - Scott Recorder school newspapers

A collection of 18 issues of the Scott Recorder school newspaper from Scott Collegiate in Regina, SK. Issues include reporting on school events, profiles of students and staff, messages from staff, cultural content, local advertisements and more. Wartime context reflected throughout, a background which provides a palpable contrast to the day-to-day affairs of the high school.

  • Vol. 14 No. 1, November 13, 1942. “Welcome, Freshies!” 6 pp.
  • Vol. 14 No. 2, December 15, 1942. “Merry Xmas Kids!” 8 pp.
  • Vol. 14 No. 3, February 10, 1943. “Prom!” 6 pp.
  • Vol. 14 No. 4, April 1, 1943. “A Salute to the Services” 6 pp.
  • Vol. 14 No. 5, April 21, 1943. “Easter Greetings” 6 pp.
  • Vol. 14 No. 6, June 11, 1943. “’Bye Now!” 6 pp.
  • Graduation Issue, 1942-1943. 8 pp.
  • Vol. 15 No. 1, November 18, 1943. “Scott Mourns” 6 pp.
  • Vol. 15 No. 2, December 9, 1943. “Beloved Teacher Passes On” 8 pp.
  • Vol. 15 No 3, January 26, 1944. “Scott’s 20th Year” 6 pp.
  • Vol. 15 No. 4, February 24, 1944. “School Dresses Up!” 6 pp.
  • Vol. 15 No. 5, March 30, 1944. “’Echoes’ Go On Sale” 6 pp.
  • Vol. 15 No. 6, April 20, 1944. “Kelcher ‘Queen of Scott’” 6 pp.
  • Vol. 15 No. 7, May 19, 1944. “Forbes’ Day!” 2 pp.
  • Vol. 16 No. 1, November 17, 1944. “Welcome ‘Freshies’” 6 pp.
  • Vol. 16 No. 2, December 15, 1944. “Farewell ‘Derb’” 8 pp.
  • Vol. 16 No. 3, February 2, 1945. “Women Pay All” 6 pp.
  • Vol. 16 No. 4, March 16, 1945. “Support Your King” 6 pp.
  • Vol. 16 No. 7, June 14, 1945. [Reflections on V-E Day] 6 pp.

Scott Recorder

PE004863 - Photo Album of the Service Flying Training Centre Carberry

Photo album including photographs of RCAF Station Carberry, Service Flying Training School No. 33.

The album leaves devoted to the camp are preceded by about 26 photos illustrating the trajectory to the camp and succeeded by approximately 114 photos of Vancouver. The locations depicted in the photos include: New York City; Moncton, New Brunswick; Carberry, Manitoba; Brandon, Manitoba; various locations within Winnipeg; the Rockies (Jasper, Banff, AB); Regina, Saskatchewan; Vancouver, BC; Calgary, AB; Drumheller, AB; Montreal, Quebec. Photographs of the camp include aerial views of the camp, the Carberry coat of arms, images of activities on base, images of cafeterias and technical stores in the camp, personnel photographs, harvest in Carberry, and images of the town.

PE004826 - "Submission of Saskatchewan Co-operative Producers Limited and its Subsidiaries To Commission on Taxation of Co-operatives 1945"

Booklet titled: "Submission of Saskatchewan Co-operative Producers Limited and its Subsidiaries To Commission on Taxation of Co-operatives 1945." Booklet contains 23 pages detailing the present position of co-operatives in the matter of the application to them of the Income War Tax Act and The Excess Profits Tax Act. Submitted on behalf of Saskatchewan Co-operative Producers Limited, Regina Saskatchewan, January 29, 1945. Cover bears the Allied Printing of Saskatoon logo, but is otherwise unadorned.

Saskatchewan Co-operative Producers

PE004777 - Busy Regina, SK street preparing for a parade

A b&w photograph depicting a busy city street in Regina, SK preparing for a parade. There are men dressed in Scottish dress, and there are large drums on the street. Photograph has started to fade severely around the edges, and there are a few creases present. ‘1912’ has been handwritten at the bottom of the picture, and the back contains many handwritten notes, including ‘Regina,” and a few numbers. 

PE000671 - Handbill for Jack Sweeney – Liberal

Handbill supporting Jack Sweeney, the Liberal candidate for the riding of Regina City in the federal election of 1945. Features B&W photo of Sweeney and short list of Liberal policies. Authorized by the Regina Liberal Association and printed by Commercial Printers, Ltd.

PE000985 - Letters to the Dominion Land Agent requesting an extension for payment on property

Two (2) letters written to the Dominion Land Agent in Regina, NWT, requesting an extension of time until April 1905 for payment on property. Both letters detail the same information, but are not identical copies of each other. Both are written on stationery taken from the Antelope Hotel. One letter appears to have been written by Holly Greene and one by Luther Mitchell.

PE000988 - Receipt for 1904-1905 taxes

Receipt for taxes written by the Government of the North-West Territories of Canada, Department of Public Works. Payment indicates it’s been received from J. MyKlebo for the sum of $4.00 for the tax years of 1904 & 1905. Receipt is dated the 18th of July, 1905 in Regina by the cashier and deputy commissioner (signatures illegible).

PE000724 - Album of Victor A. Warren, Royal North West Mounted Police

The album is entitled on the front paste down: 9579./Victor A. Warren./RNWMP./Regina./Saskatchewan./Canada./March. 5. 1921.
Description taken from notes provided by dealer: "This vernacular album is a remarkable chronicle of what we believe is an English immigrant’s life in and around Regina as an RCMP constable as well as his life as a cowboy which includes scenes at one or more rodeos.  We are not sure if the life as a cowboy preceded or followed his recruitment, but the album is full of photographs of other members of the RCMP as well."
Many photos captioned in white ink on the black paper mounts. 

PE001146 - 1926 Canadian Pacific Dining Car Service Menu

Menu for the dining car on a Canadian Pacific Railway train. Menu items are chiefly lunch foods. The cover of the menu features an illustration of farmers harvesting hay, with the title ‘Regina: Queen City of the Plains’; the back cover provide additional background on the city of Regina.